Edward-Gartrell-Obituary

Edward Gartrell

Huntsville, Alabama

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Nov. 23, 1924 - July 10, 2011 The Rev. Edward C. "Ted" Gartrell, pastor emeritus of Central Presbyterian Church and longtime Huntsville resident, passed away on Sunday. He was 86. He was born in Ashland, Ky., and was the son of the late Ethelbert H. and Helen Chadwick Gartrell. Mr....

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Our condolences to Mrs. Gartrell and Edward and his family. Jane and Jim Mabry

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gartrell family at this time. Ted was such an influence in all of our lives. He will be missed but he will be with his Lord. What a blessing! I wish we could be there in person, but will be there in spirit. Love to all of you.
Jeannie, Woody, and Lea Ennis

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Suzanne and her family. We remember the hospitality and many kindnesses extended to us by you and Ted when we visited Huntsville, and it was always a pleasure to be in your company. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

I want to extend my sympathy to the family. I attended Central Presbyterian Church until I was about 20 when our family moved to New Market and transferred our membership to New Market Presbyterian Church. I have fond memories of Rev Gartrell and spent many hours with him and his family. The whole family has been a blessing to me. I remember as a youngster going to Sunday school and learning about our Lord Jesus Christ. Rev Gartrell was an excellent leader and Godly man and was always there...

I was fortunate to have known Mr. Gartrell and to have his son as my best friend. Mr. Gartrell treated me like his own son and I considered him a second father to me. He helped me through some very difficult times when I was young and guided me spiritual to help me become a man of faith. He also performed my wedding ceremony less than 10 years ago. According to Ed jr. it was the last marriage service he ever did. I feel blessed and honored to have known Mr. Gartrell and to have been a member...